The Thrift Savings Plan announced this morning the actions that affect participant’s RMDs as authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act more…
New Online Tools Will Help Americans Get and Track Status of Economic Relief Payments
While most payments will be sent automatically starting this week, the new web tools will assist others in confirming their eligibility. It is expected that everyone can check the status of their payments starting April 17. more…
Senate Democrats Propose $25,000 Pay Increase for Frontline Federal Employees
If passed, The Heroes Fund would provide essential workers with increased compensation and incentivize others to join the fight against the COVID-19 virus pandemic more…
OPM: No Delay in Processing Federal Retirement Applications or Annuity Payments
Despite the disruptions of the COVID-19 crisis, it will not affect the delivery of timely annuity payments more…
Social Security Recipients Will Now Automatically Receive Stimulus Check Payments, IRS Says
Earlier this week the IRS stated some would need to file an abbreviated tax return to receive the payment more…
IRS Provides Stimulus Check Details
Who is eligible? How much will it be? Learn what actions (if any) you need to take. more…
Options for Telework-Eligible Employees with Caregiving Responsibilities
OPM published new guidance outlining the teleworking options agencies can provide to federal employees who have caregiving roles during the the coronavirus situation more…
Federal Employee Groups, Democratic Lawmakers Want More Protections for Workforce
Hazard duty pay and some other protections for federal employees were not included in the recent $2 trillion coronavirus relief package more…
Social Security Warns of Scam Due to Office Closures
Fraudulent letters are being sent to beneficiaries threatening suspension of Social Security benefits due to COVID-19 or coronavirus-related office closures more…
Insurance Benefits Processing Will Continue During Coronavirus Crisis, OPM Said
The Office of Personnel Management is instructing federal agencies to continue processing changes to FEHB and FEGLI more…